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because remember, the trees were given to the united states by the government of japan. finally there's a kite festival on march 30th, which is great escape for families. you'll learn how to make and fly your own kites on the mall. >> reporter: many hotels are offering special deals. >> a great way to experience the festival is look for hotel packages that include perks like metro cars, trolley tours. >> reporter: guided tours of the the cherry blossoms are available by foot, bus or even boat. >> it's absolutely beautiful. great celebration of spring. and a great way to escape all these gray days we have e been having. >> gorgeous. you can find out more about the national cherry blossom festival at cnn.com/travel. experts with the national park service say they don't expect the trees to be in full bloom until about the second week of april. that would be like almost after the festival ends. good luck. [ male announcer ] you are a business pro. governor of getting it done. you know how to dance... with a deadline. and you...rent from national. because only national lets y
because remember, the trees were given to the united states by the government of japan. finally there's a kite festival on march 30th, which is great escape for families. you'll learn how to make and fly your own kites on the mall. >> reporter: many hotels are offering special deals. >> a great way to experience the festival is look for hotel packages that include perks like metro cars, trolley tours. >> reporter: guided tours of the the cherry blossoms are available by foot,...
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the issue is can a government, state government, federal government, put gay people and straight people into separate categories, and give rights to one group, straight people, and withhold them from the other. that's the issue and on the other side, the defenders of proposition 8 will be saying look, the voters spoke on this issue, this is a political question, the court should stay out of it. if people want the right to vote, they should organize and do it through the political system, not through judges. >> attorney general harris, supporters in your state, california, of the ban there say that the issue is evolving in the public domain, the supreme court shouldn't step in now and short-circuit the democratic process and impose a 50 state solution. to that, you say? >> that there is a significance to the passage of time and no more time should pass on this issue. the reality is 61% of californians are in favor of same sex marriage. the united states supreme court since the 1880s has found 14 times that marriage is a fundamental right and for all of those reasons, we should allow same
the issue is can a government, state government, federal government, put gay people and straight people into separate categories, and give rights to one group, straight people, and withhold them from the other. that's the issue and on the other side, the defenders of proposition 8 will be saying look, the voters spoke on this issue, this is a political question, the court should stay out of it. if people want the right to vote, they should organize and do it through the political system, not...
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we talk about spending government money. we're going to talk about the single night hotel tab of joe biden coming up. first, three marines dead at base in virginia tonight. we're learning more about the shooter and the victims. we have that four. plus, it's only been a few years since the government spent millions of dollars and stimulus money on new faa towers. so why are we already closing 149 of them? and look at this. series of tornadoes strikes down under. [ beep ] to meeting patient needs... ♪ wireless is limitless. [ female announcer ] from finding the best way... ♪ to finding the best catch... ♪ wireless is limitless. ♪ today is gonna be an important day for us. you ready? we wanna be our brother's keeper. what's number two we wanna do? bring it up to 90 decatherms. how bout ya, joe? let's go ahead and bring it online. attention on site, attention on site. now starting unit nine. some of the world's cleanest gas turbines are now powering some of america's biggest cities. siemens. answers. >>> our third story,
we talk about spending government money. we're going to talk about the single night hotel tab of joe biden coming up. first, three marines dead at base in virginia tonight. we're learning more about the shooter and the victims. we have that four. plus, it's only been a few years since the government spent millions of dollars and stimulus money on new faa towers. so why are we already closing 149 of them? and look at this. series of tornadoes strikes down under. [ beep ] to meeting patient...
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a government spokesperson inside cyprus says officials could make a decision later on today. cyprus is facing a monday deadline to come up with $7.5 billion in order to secure a bailout from the european union and the international monetary fund. all right. the faa today announces it is cutting funding to 189 air traffic control towers because of those forced spending cuts. at least three of the towers were built with federal stimulus money and have just recently opened. the faa is furloughing employees and eliminating shifts at some towers. the agency says the towers targeted for closure are at lower volume airports with fewer than 150,000 takeoffs or landings in a year's span. >>> to politics now. we're seeing signs that congress is moving closer to comprehensive immigration reform. some leading conservatives now say they will support a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants. congressman paul ryan spelled out his position in "the situation room" with wolf blitzer. >> well, i think we can get comprehensive immigration reform. i support reform. i supported the bush r
a government spokesperson inside cyprus says officials could make a decision later on today. cyprus is facing a monday deadline to come up with $7.5 billion in order to secure a bailout from the european union and the international monetary fund. all right. the faa today announces it is cutting funding to 189 air traffic control towers because of those forced spending cuts. at least three of the towers were built with federal stimulus money and have just recently opened. the faa is furloughing...
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. >> reporter: after a federal court affirmed the right to march against the government and national guard troops were ordered to protect more troops, protesters grew from 600 to 25,000. to rally the crowd, the artists came forth, but one problem. >> we found out we didn't have a stage. and how many kid were there? about 50 to 80 caskets. 50 to 80 coffins. >> how did you feel about that that the stage was built on coffins? >> well, it was different. >> to say the least, yet singing on top of coffins may be metaphor for the marches and they succeeded. later that august, president johnson signed the voting rights act of 1965. >> this purpose is not to divide, but to end divisions. >> reporter: change that bennett could feel even in the place that scared him the most. >> i went back to selma and i was pretty concerned about it. wonder how i was going to be treated. it changed, it changed. there were much more human, much more civilized. it made me feel like it worked. it really worked. that march worked. >> reporter: but that work is unfinished says belafonte and he wonders -- >> report
. >> reporter: after a federal court affirmed the right to march against the government and national guard troops were ordered to protect more troops, protesters grew from 600 to 25,000. to rally the crowd, the artists came forth, but one problem. >> we found out we didn't have a stage. and how many kid were there? about 50 to 80 caskets. 50 to 80 coffins. >> how did you feel about that that the stage was built on coffins? >> well, it was different. >> to say the...
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government for her extradition. if the acquittal is upheld, it's case over. rudy gaudet, a native of the ivory coast who was raised here is serving a 16-year prison term for kercher's murder. now, before going in to the court this morning amanda knox's lawyer told reporters that amanda knox is confident in the italian justice system, and she's looking forward to returning to italy some day as a free woman. christine? >> all right, ben wedeman, thanks, ben, live in rome for us this morning. ahead on "starting point," after taking some painful hits, your wallet getting a little bit of a break at the gas pump. i'm going to tell you what's behind the price drop and whether it will last. >>> and a shocking claim, could a republican presidential candidate really endorse same-sex marriage by 2016. we'll break down karl rove's really interesting interview. [ male announcer ] how can power consumption in china, impact wool exports from new zealand, textile production in spain, and the use of medical technology in the u.s.? at t. rowe price, we understand the connectio
government for her extradition. if the acquittal is upheld, it's case over. rudy gaudet, a native of the ivory coast who was raised here is serving a 16-year prison term for kercher's murder. now, before going in to the court this morning amanda knox's lawyer told reporters that amanda knox is confident in the italian justice system, and she's looking forward to returning to italy some day as a free woman. christine? >> all right, ben wedeman, thanks, ben, live in rome for us this...
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government for her extradition. if the acquittal is upheld, it's case over. rudy guidea, a native of the ivory coast, is serving a 16-year prison term for kircher's murder. this is the supreme court building where knox's case will be heard. her lawyers will be present as well as the prosecutor for the supreme court. there will be no new evidence, no witnesses, simply a review of the reasoning behind the ruling that set knox free. ben wedeman, cnn, rome. >> all right, ben, thank you very much. at half past the hour, almost. time to check the headlines on cnn. dead of winter? no. almost april. a fierce spring storm, snow storm, springtime snow storm hammered st. louis today. also kansas city, indianapolis and it's coming down hard right now in central ohio as well. the storm brought airports and highways to a standstill in half a dozen states today. >>> the supreme court is set to consider historic cases on same-sex marriage in a couple of days. the political stakes are huge. president barack obama announced support of same-sex marriage and rob portman became t
government for her extradition. if the acquittal is upheld, it's case over. rudy guidea, a native of the ivory coast, is serving a 16-year prison term for kircher's murder. this is the supreme court building where knox's case will be heard. her lawyers will be present as well as the prosecutor for the supreme court. there will be no new evidence, no witnesses, simply a review of the reasoning behind the ruling that set knox free. ben wedeman, cnn, rome. >> all right, ben, thank you very...
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government would send her back to italy because our double jeopardy standard is so different from theirs. now it may be some semantics but there is a perception about this case that she has really been through enough. she's -- she was imprisoned for four years, a public perception she wassen in of the charges and it's shocking to a lot of people. >> i don't think this conversation's over yet either because there may be a mass indebai indebain massive debate. richard, lease, thank you for standing by. rolling with it. thanks to both of you again. thank you, all, as well. we've had a lot of legal news. an exciting day. around the world is next after this. who share your values. for our free usaa retirement guide, call 877-242-usaa. only hertz gives you a carfirmation. hey, this is challenger. i'll be waiting for you in stall 5. it confirms your reservation and the location your car is in, the moment you land. it's just another way you'll be traveling at the speed of hertz. many cereals say they're good for your heart, but did you know there's a cereal that's recommended by doctors? it's po
government would send her back to italy because our double jeopardy standard is so different from theirs. now it may be some semantics but there is a perception about this case that she has really been through enough. she's -- she was imprisoned for four years, a public perception she wassen in of the charges and it's shocking to a lot of people. >> i don't think this conversation's over yet either because there may be a mass indebai indebain massive debate. richard, lease, thank you for...
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government for her extradition. if the acquittal is upheld, it's case over. a native of the ivory coast who was raised here is serving a 16-year prison term for kircher's murder. if, in fact, there is a retrial, the question is will amanda knox come to italy? she is currently in seattle, washington. the italian authorities would have to request extradition from the american government. and it's not at all clear at this point whether the u.s. government would be willing to hand amanda knox back to the italian authorities. poppy? >> that is the big question. thank you very much, ben. >>> 16 minutes after the hour right now. let's bring you up to date. the calendar may say spring. do not trust it for a second. from missouri to pennsylvania, millions of people hammered by wind, rain and snow and the severe weather is not done yet. parts of eastern indiana and western ohio were under a winter storm warning from early this afternoon and the system is headed east. >>> a very sad story for you this morning. a group skydiving trip taking a tragic turn. an instructor a
government for her extradition. if the acquittal is upheld, it's case over. a native of the ivory coast who was raised here is serving a 16-year prison term for kircher's murder. if, in fact, there is a retrial, the question is will amanda knox come to italy? she is currently in seattle, washington. the italian authorities would have to request extradition from the american government. and it's not at all clear at this point whether the u.s. government would be willing to hand amanda knox back...
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if top women are leaning into their careers, why are more women not leading companies or leading government? less than 50% of all ceos in fortune 500 companies are women even though there are more women than men living in the united states, congress is still dominated by men. the house of representatives, 82% male. how can cheryl sandberg's lean in circles help women break through while they still enjoy a happy family life? we went inside one of those lean in circles to find out. >> this group in particular is very gen-y focused. we're highly digitally literate and collaborative. we have grown up in a world we share with our friends, sometimes share with strangers. we are more open to information than any other generation has been before. >> they are motivated female leaders in the start up world. caroline gone, maxine kay, usa mesa maximum and mimi we know. they answered the call to create a lean in circle hoping to support each other and push forward the women's movement. >> i was talking to friends about how the woman's movement we were raised, about how we can do anything and with all o
if top women are leaning into their careers, why are more women not leading companies or leading government? less than 50% of all ceos in fortune 500 companies are women even though there are more women than men living in the united states, congress is still dominated by men. the house of representatives, 82% male. how can cheryl sandberg's lean in circles help women break through while they still enjoy a happy family life? we went inside one of those lean in circles to find out. >> this...
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the lebanese prime minister and his government resigned today. his cabinet was torn by infighting over upcoming parliamentary elections and the future of a top security official. this comes during rising tensions in lebanon linked to the civil war in neighboring syria. >>> north korea taking 150,000 americans hostage. that's the latest threat coming from the rogue nation, as it rattles its sword at the united states and south korea once again. our pentagon correspondent chris lawrence is joining us now. what's going on with north korea? what are they saying to you over there, chris? >> well, wolf, basically there's well over 100,000 american men, women, even children living in south korea. and the north seems to be signaling if it comes down to a war, they are fair game. north korean troops charge over the border, as artillery blasts away. rockets rain down on south korea, as thousands of tanks invade. pictures of u.s. military officials flash, and a north korean narrator promises to take 150,000 americans as hostages. there are about 130,000 u.s
the lebanese prime minister and his government resigned today. his cabinet was torn by infighting over upcoming parliamentary elections and the future of a top security official. this comes during rising tensions in lebanon linked to the civil war in neighboring syria. >>> north korea taking 150,000 americans hostage. that's the latest threat coming from the rogue nation, as it rattles its sword at the united states and south korea once again. our pentagon correspondent chris lawrence...
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is it okay for the government to treat same-sex couples differently from straight couples? first up, a challenge to california's proposition 8 law banning gays and lesbians from marrying. on wednesday, it's the challenge to the federal defense of marriage act. >> i think it's very important to be a part of history. >> reporter: expected in the audience as a guest of the court, jean padraski and her partner. she's a lesbian cousin of chief justice john roberts. in a statement she said quote i feel confident that john is wise enough to see that society is becoming more accepting of the humanity of same-sex couples and the simple truth that we deserve to be treated with dignity, respect and equality under the law. how much roberts' personal relationships might affect his decision on same-sex marriage is an open question. an openly gay attorney has some insight, he argued one of the landmark cases involving gay rights, striking down laws banning sexual relations between same-sex couples. before that, he was also a clerk for justice louis powell. >> i think it has some impact on
is it okay for the government to treat same-sex couples differently from straight couples? first up, a challenge to california's proposition 8 law banning gays and lesbians from marrying. on wednesday, it's the challenge to the federal defense of marriage act. >> i think it's very important to be a part of history. >> reporter: expected in the audience as a guest of the court, jean padraski and her partner. she's a lesbian cousin of chief justice john roberts. in a statement she...
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the blast left 49 people including a leading sunni cleric who supported assad's muslim government. >>> prepare for takeoff, prepare for takeoff or just prepare to be arrested. a man pretending to be a pilot makes his way all the way to the cockpit. we'll tell you how he got there and what tipped the crew off next. [ male announcer ] when you wear dentures you may not know that your mouth is under attack, from food particles and bacteria. try fixodent. it helps create a food seal defense for a clean mouth and kills bacteria for fresh breath. ♪ fixodent, and forget it. ...and we inspected his brakes for free. -free is good. -free is very good. [ male announcer ] now get 50% off brake pads and shoes at meineke. >>> this is it, this is the blackberry z-10, goes on sale in the united states today. i'm ali velshi. this is your money. here's what i think of it. >> there is no buttons on the blackberry. >> no buttens may not be news to you, but it is big new for blackberry users. many of whom won't know what to make of the z-10. canada's blackberry is counting on this totally virtual phone
the blast left 49 people including a leading sunni cleric who supported assad's muslim government. >>> prepare for takeoff, prepare for takeoff or just prepare to be arrested. a man pretending to be a pilot makes his way all the way to the cockpit. we'll tell you how he got there and what tipped the crew off next. [ male announcer ] when you wear dentures you may not know that your mouth is under attack, from food particles and bacteria. try fixodent. it helps create a food seal...
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the federal government has given a 3d gun maker a license to make and sell firearms. zain asher is on this for us this new york. how does this work is this can the group just start making and selling the guns right away? >> yeah, technically they can. but they're actually not going to. they'll wait for an additional license that will allow them to print and sell a broader range of guns and accessories. they're called defense distributed, a nonprofit organization, their mission is to make guns more accessible. initially they'll sell them, but then they plan on giving away the design plans for free. their hope is that anyone with a 3d printer will be able to make a gun without a permit. technically by the way it is legal to manufacture your oin gun without a permit or a background check as long as you have no plans to sell to anyone else. but let's talk about price. 3d printed guns will be at least no now much more expensive than weapons made the conventional way. currently the company is selling a 3 dflt printed 30 pound magazine for $50. that's double what it would co
the federal government has given a 3d gun maker a license to make and sell firearms. zain asher is on this for us this new york. how does this work is this can the group just start making and selling the guns right away? >> yeah, technically they can. but they're actually not going to. they'll wait for an additional license that will allow them to print and sell a broader range of guns and accessories. they're called defense distributed, a nonprofit organization, their mission is to make...
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the federal government. frederick is one of 238 towers at small and medium airports the faa may close because of forced spending cuts. >> we are awarded the money and, you know, ten months later they say you don't need a tower here. so it's the world of mixed messages. >> reporter: in florida the government also givette and takette away, 1.8 million in stimulus money went to construct this new tower at oprah locka. $1 million for this tower in st. petersberg. now all on the chopping block. >> it looks to be -- >> this navy veteran has been clearing pilots for takeoff and landing for the past 11 years. it's all she knows. >> scary because i'm going to have to figure out something else to do for an income. it means i'm going on unemployment and that's the only income i'll have for me and my daughter. >> reporter: while airports will remain open, she says closing towers affects safety. >> there's going to be close calls, there's going to be midairs, there's going to be a runway accident. >> some pilots agree. >
the federal government. frederick is one of 238 towers at small and medium airports the faa may close because of forced spending cuts. >> we are awarded the money and, you know, ten months later they say you don't need a tower here. so it's the world of mixed messages. >> reporter: in florida the government also givette and takette away, 1.8 million in stimulus money went to construct this new tower at oprah locka. $1 million for this tower in st. petersberg. now all on the chopping...
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we must also consider the lawful access for the government theivil litigation, when government is the defendant. we must examine the effect that reform would have on the investigations at the stake and local level. the day's hearings will focus communications. one ors transmitted to more recipients. they apply to what kind of stored communications? our goal is to ennact the reforms as we move forward in the digital age. it is no secret privacy is harder to maintain but americnas betweenuldn not provide the internet -- you would keep this in a filing cabinet instead of a bulletin board. you would hide it behind the itsword rather than post on facebook. our expectations haven't changed. ammendment protects more than ludites. we risk stunting economic growth. i look forward to hearing from all witnesses and recognize mr. scott from virginia. forhe sub-committee meets the cyber-ghreats in computer crime laws for stored content. if this countered the use of computers to commit crime -- for access to stored information, the pace of the techonology has in the our knowledge areas. enforcement
we must also consider the lawful access for the government theivil litigation, when government is the defendant. we must examine the effect that reform would have on the investigations at the stake and local level. the day's hearings will focus communications. one ors transmitted to more recipients. they apply to what kind of stored communications? our goal is to ennact the reforms as we move forward in the digital age. it is no secret privacy is harder to maintain but americnas betweenuldn not...
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. >>> she has been an outspoken critic of government spending. now michele bachmann faces a congressional ethics investigation for alleged misuse of funds during her short-lived 2012 presidential campaign. the allegations include under-the-table payments and fund transfers by members of her senior staff. her attorney says the minnesota congresswoman is cooperating with the investigation. >>> the "dragon" cargo capsule getting ready to leave the international space station. new video this morning of the undocking process that began just a little while ago. in a couple hours, the capsule will head back down to earth. it's expected to splash down in the pacific off baja, california, this afternoon, just after 12:30 eastern time. this unmanned capsule arrived at the station about three weeks ago with supplies for the crew. >>> tiger woods back on top. he has reclaimed the number one spot in the world golf rankings after winning the arnold palmer invitational in orlando. it's tiger's third tournament win this year and the first time he's been ranked n
. >>> she has been an outspoken critic of government spending. now michele bachmann faces a congressional ethics investigation for alleged misuse of funds during her short-lived 2012 presidential campaign. the allegations include under-the-table payments and fund transfers by members of her senior staff. her attorney says the minnesota congresswoman is cooperating with the investigation. >>> the "dragon" cargo capsule getting ready to leave the international space...
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dow has turned around after the cyprus government says they are in "hard negotiations" with the imf and european central bank about the $13 billion bailout. they face a monday deadline. >>> a big day for blackberry. the z10 goes on sale today. expectations high. $200, going head-to-head with the iphone and galaxy. the operating systems of iphone and samsung make up over 70% of the market. blackberry, 3%. the future of the company rides on what the people think about what they think about the z10. a choice of lot of corporations. they have thousands of employees who have this device. >> the galaxy, that would only get me to switch from the iphone. >> i don't want to interrupt the discussion right now, but a major trending story. the star of groundhog day. not bill murray, but pu punxsutawney phil is being sued by a prosecutor. the charge? misrepresentation of an early spring. joining us by telephone, i believe tongue firm until cheek, michael moser, prosecutor in butler county, ohio. you are suing. please explain the justification. >> this is an indictment. kral charge against punxsutawn
dow has turned around after the cyprus government says they are in "hard negotiations" with the imf and european central bank about the $13 billion bailout. they face a monday deadline. >>> a big day for blackberry. the z10 goes on sale today. expectations high. $200, going head-to-head with the iphone and galaxy. the operating systems of iphone and samsung make up over 70% of the market. blackberry, 3%. the future of the company rides on what the people think about what they...
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and that's when government is supposed to step in. why? it basically floods your liver with fat. it causes your liver not to work right. that races insulin levels all over the body. that causes the obesity hypertension and all of the other diseases that we know about including type ii diabetes. at the level of the brain it is acting the same way alcohol is and that is promoting the reward system. so a little, that's fine. but you want more, and you eat more. the food industry learned when they add it, you buy more. >> and the food industry is now saying they want to be part of the problem. they understand the detriments. take a look at this ad from coca-cola. >> but beating obesity will take action by all of us based on one common sense fact. all calories count no matter where they come from and if you eat and drink more calories than you burn off, you'll gain weight. >> michael: you see that it makes me think they are getting it wrong but i'll let you answer. >> they say three things in that spot. number one a call i have a calory. number two if you are fat it's your fault. and
and that's when government is supposed to step in. why? it basically floods your liver with fat. it causes your liver not to work right. that races insulin levels all over the body. that causes the obesity hypertension and all of the other diseases that we know about including type ii diabetes. at the level of the brain it is acting the same way alcohol is and that is promoting the reward system. so a little, that's fine. but you want more, and you eat more. the food industry learned when they...
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>> to see what is it possible with government policies to try to encourage public-health changes that are going to be better for our nation and save us in terms of health-care costs. he gets accused. but if we are serious, if obesity is threatening to make this the first generation where our kids do not live as long as we do, it seems like there is a responsibility. >> how tall are you? >> 6 feet, four inches. i was 213 pounds. >> are you still 30 pounds less? >> yes. >> where did you lose it? >> i was a junk food addict. honeybunch, pastry. that was something i could not pass up. >> for how long? >> most of my adult life, and it crept up on me. and weine dna analyzed, are analyzing and discovering the hereditary part. it turned out my results suggested i was at a higher than average risk for diabetes, and that was part of the wake-up call that made me finally decide to take charge. >> who can have their dna tested? >> there are companies on the internet. you have to be very careful looking at what they are offering and what their truth in advertising is, but you can have your dna ana
>> to see what is it possible with government policies to try to encourage public-health changes that are going to be better for our nation and save us in terms of health-care costs. he gets accused. but if we are serious, if obesity is threatening to make this the first generation where our kids do not live as long as we do, it seems like there is a responsibility. >> how tall are you? >> 6 feet, four inches. i was 213 pounds. >> are you still 30 pounds less? >>...
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s he got involved in this group of progressives that were trying to essentially take over the state government. one of his first major campaigns was the gubernatorial election of 1902. he went down to the convention to support the progressive candidate at that time whose name was andrew jackson montague , and he was successful so that launched mackie's career. when he first got elected in 1903, he wanted to go out after the scandaling houses and the saloon and a sunday bars. he wanted to shut them down the the at lot of resistance from the small-town sheriff because he was aligned with the political machine. so he had to move together his own policy of supporters and conduct his own raids without much help from the sheriff. so he sent out letters to all of his political supporters saying what he was about to do is to the grade he was about to conduct and get people interested to find out if they wanted to be a part of the party. he got a good response and some of the elected prosecutor took this shotgun house his totem to all of these places. so the shotgun is interesting because some say that
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and the federal government. the absurdity in a state capital, that we did not have a budget for three years, yet here in washington the senate did not pass a budget for three years and the president just not serious about what americans think is the biggest problem of that country. they do not even have a budget for three years? state government, closer to the people, has to get things done. i used to tell trent lott, the difference between governors and senators is senators talk about doing things and governors do things. there's a lot of truth to democrat governors as well. their party is so committed to washington that you do not see many of these governors who are willing to talk the way republican governors are about how we do a better job at the state level. there's much more bipartisanship. i like to think i had a relative success will governorship, but eight of my eight years of governor, i have a democrat house majority, and seven of my years, i had a democrat senate majority. we did not let that stop u
and the federal government. the absurdity in a state capital, that we did not have a budget for three years, yet here in washington the senate did not pass a budget for three years and the president just not serious about what americans think is the biggest problem of that country. they do not even have a budget for three years? state government, closer to the people, has to get things done. i used to tell trent lott, the difference between governors and senators is senators talk about doing...
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the patriot act does not allow the us government to break into a place without a warrant. the area where the patriot act and some of what richard nixon did overlaps is a question of wordless wiretapping, and there, this is a period when it was legal to wiretap for national security purposes without a warrant. but it had to be for national security purposes. and the debate over richard nixon's wiretapping was did he do this for national security reasons or for political reasons, because the people he was wiretapping were journalists and also people who used to be on his staff. but the warrant was wiretapping of the patriot air -- there is a reminder that era when not just richard nixon but other presidents would wiretap without work and by the way, as result of the nixon's wiretaps, some call them kissinger white house but anyway the national security wiretaps in the nixon era, congress and president ford and president carter signed bills which gave us more privacy. and it's the patriot act that undermines some of the privacy that was a post-watergate phenomenon. so for a l
the patriot act does not allow the us government to break into a place without a warrant. the area where the patriot act and some of what richard nixon did overlaps is a question of wordless wiretapping, and there, this is a period when it was legal to wiretap for national security purposes without a warrant. but it had to be for national security purposes. and the debate over richard nixon's wiretapping was did he do this for national security reasons or for political reasons, because the...
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government by crisis, they've perfected it. mike is on capitol hill. reporter: the continuing resolution would fund the government from march 27th 27th until the end of september, passed with a procedural vote last night. does not appear to be a whole lot of drama but as yogi bear says, it ain't over until it's over. >> we are going to finish the cr and finish the budget before we leave here for easter break. that's for sure. my caucus noses this. the republicans should understand this. senator sessions who was on the noor today saying, i've got a great idea, wait until after easter to do that. not a chance. we're going to move forward on this. reporter: we expect they'll pass the continuing resolution in the next day or so, and as you hear from senator reid, he wants to work an the senate democrats' budget plan before he allows lawmakers to leave town before the easter recess. >> shepard: they want to believe that the republicans are more focused on the budget resolution. >> they say it increases spending-increases debt, raises taxes and never balance
government by crisis, they've perfected it. mike is on capitol hill. reporter: the continuing resolution would fund the government from march 27th 27th until the end of september, passed with a procedural vote last night. does not appear to be a whole lot of drama but as yogi bear says, it ain't over until it's over. >> we are going to finish the cr and finish the budget before we leave here for easter break. that's for sure. my caucus noses this. the republicans should understand this....
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the well-respected 'project on government oversight' says that when employees leave big banks for government service, those banks often provide those departing employees preferential financial treatment. the study says that "in exchange, the companies may end up with friends in high places." well, for now, a government shutdown has been averted in washington. the house has approved a temporary spending plan to fund the federal government until october. president obama is expected to sign the legislation soon. meanwhile, $85 billion in federal cuts continue to take effect. 1 million federal employees still face unpaid time off. also in washington, the house has approved representative paul ryan's controversial budget. through $4.6 trillion in spending cuts, the bill aims to balance the federal budget in ten years. it would repeal the affordable care act and turn medicare into a voucher program. house speaker john boehner said ryan's budget helps balance the federal budget. "the american people overwhelmingly support balancing our budget, a budget senate democrats are considering never balanci
the well-respected 'project on government oversight' says that when employees leave big banks for government service, those banks often provide those departing employees preferential financial treatment. the study says that "in exchange, the companies may end up with friends in high places." well, for now, a government shutdown has been averted in washington. the house has approved a temporary spending plan to fund the federal government until october. president obama is expected to...
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when you allow a government bureaucrat to tell a law-abiding citizens. lou: you don't want any background checks? >> no, lou. first of all, it's a god given right, where in the second amendment where it says -- lou: eric, i got to take the leave. it's got to be a quick last word, okay? >> well, the point is what -- where is the room for infringement? we wouldn't tolerate that with the first amendment. lou: eric, i have to leave you asking a question. i appreciate you being here to provide the few answers to the few questions i got your way. thanks a lot. thank you very much. much more on the gun control debate, the assault on the second amendment throughout the broadcast. the billionaire mayor's spending on the first amendment to limit the second amendment. lavish spending on left wing ideas by america's oligarchs in tonight's "chalk talk," and cypress has a deal. how long it lasts? who knows. ubs senior economist will tell us next. ♪ lou: well, we're going to be talking about the economy in these markets with senior economist from ubs, drew mattis. ta
when you allow a government bureaucrat to tell a law-abiding citizens. lou: you don't want any background checks? >> no, lou. first of all, it's a god given right, where in the second amendment where it says -- lou: eric, i got to take the leave. it's got to be a quick last word, okay? >> well, the point is what -- where is the room for infringement? we wouldn't tolerate that with the first amendment. lou: eric, i have to leave you asking a question. i appreciate you being here to...
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government guarantee come in many government race, private sector rewards. nature the secondary market was privately financed capital we insist on government funds. the maximum cutting a private sector was not the part of the bill portion of it. historically housing right to recovery. we need an alternative rapidly. thank you. >> the china recognizes general from california, mr. sherman for a minute and a half. >> in the 1930s detroit dat is no federal and home finance it did not work out. then we tried the gse model for organizations run by those reported for profit had a full implicit guarantee. so they took risks to benefit shareholders on the taxpayers, so that is not something we should return to. i'll agree with the chairman but if that's as far as it goes. but i do think we need a federal agency for more than one involved in the market. otherwise we'll see the end of the 30 year mortgage at fixed rates available to average middle-class families. what percentage of the market this government agency or agencies should controller be involved in is the su
government guarantee come in many government race, private sector rewards. nature the secondary market was privately financed capital we insist on government funds. the maximum cutting a private sector was not the part of the bill portion of it. historically housing right to recovery. we need an alternative rapidly. thank you. >> the china recognizes general from california, mr. sherman for a minute and a half. >> in the 1930s detroit dat is no federal and home finance it did not...
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if you're a small-government conservative, what does a marriage mean? it means that one person is designated in civil society to take care of his or her spouse. not the government. >> rose: talk to me about doma, the defense of marriage act. and where does that take us and we remember for a moment that that bill was signed by president bill clinton. >> well, we've been talking about equality and we've been talking about federalism, about how many states are on one side and how many states are on the other. the doma case, the defense of marriage act case, involves equality and federalisim in a slightly different way. the question is whether the federal government can define marriage as one man, one woman, even for people who are lawfully married in their individual state. and one argument is just the equality argument that if you believe in gay marriage in each state and the federal government these do it, too, and there might be four justices or three justices that believe in that, but if they can be added to justices who believe in federalism, who thin
if you're a small-government conservative, what does a marriage mean? it means that one person is designated in civil society to take care of his or her spouse. not the government. >> rose: talk to me about doma, the defense of marriage act. and where does that take us and we remember for a moment that that bill was signed by president bill clinton. >> well, we've been talking about equality and we've been talking about federalism, about how many states are on one side and how many...
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how you run a government or a branch of government with c.r.'s that go for that short amount of time? how do you adequately budget for that? >> it is very difficult. we err on the side of being conservative, as we have here, to make sure we are not deficient at the end of any given continuing resolution. it is difficult. we are a very large operation. we are taking in over 400,000 people a year. and if it has to go on for the full year. when you are in an environment where you do not know what your budget is going to be on the various marks and the house and the senate are different, when you are looking at sequestration, it is a challenge and you do your best under the circumstances to come up with the right answer. >> as you went through the releases and you sit here today, do you think your department went through the necessary due diligence to make sure the people who are released pose the least threat to our citizens and constituents? >> instructions to the field were clear. these decisions were made by career professionals in the field. so
how you run a government or a branch of government with c.r.'s that go for that short amount of time? how do you adequately budget for that? >> it is very difficult. we err on the side of being conservative, as we have here, to make sure we are not deficient at the end of any given continuing resolution. it is difficult. we are a very large operation. we are taking in over 400,000 people a year. and if it has to go on for the full year. when you are in an environment where you do not know...
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but there's a legitimate government reason for making a distinction between the two kinds of couples. they say only opposite sex couples can produce children and that's reason enough for the state to make a distinction. the other side says it doesn't make any sense because allowing same-sex couples to get married, that won't affect the rights of traditional couples, won't in any way devalue the institution of marriage. that's the heart of the case here. now, it has to be said, luke, that there is a potential land mine in this case. and here's the reason. the state of california, which normally would defend its own state laws agrees with the two couples that are suing over prop 8. they agree it's uninstitutional. so the legal defense has been carried on by the people who got prop 8 on the ballot in the first place. and there remains a legal question about whether or not they have the right to carry on this appeal. so the narrowest way is to say they don't have any appeal right, that would leave the original ruling standing which would permit same-sex marriage to resume, but it would ap
but there's a legitimate government reason for making a distinction between the two kinds of couples. they say only opposite sex couples can produce children and that's reason enough for the state to make a distinction. the other side says it doesn't make any sense because allowing same-sex couples to get married, that won't affect the rights of traditional couples, won't in any way devalue the institution of marriage. that's the heart of the case here. now, it has to be said, luke, that there...
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government. but at the heart of the debate, how do you reduce the government's massive budget debt, and changes in taxes and spending. today the top democrat and the republican had their say. >> both sighs favor closing took loopholes that favor the wealthiest americans, and the senate thinks shouldsome revenue should be idea to tackle the deficit and invest in the middle class, not just simply cut tax rates for the rich. >> usually you can tax more and spend more and borrow more and that will somehow create growth and prosperity. i believe we have had four years of that experiment, which i fundamentally doubted and opposed from the beginning. and it hasn't worked. >> shepard: regardless of whether it's worked or hasn't, the insiders say the democratic budget will likely pass. mike emanuel is in washington. how has the vote been going and what's it like in there so far? reporter: we expect starting any moment they'll vote on a series of amendments between now and late night tonight. 25 to 40. sum
government. but at the heart of the debate, how do you reduce the government's massive budget debt, and changes in taxes and spending. today the top democrat and the republican had their say. >> both sighs favor closing took loopholes that favor the wealthiest americans, and the senate thinks shouldsome revenue should be idea to tackle the deficit and invest in the middle class, not just simply cut tax rates for the rich. >> usually you can tax more and spend more and borrow more...
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if this is all part of a plan to trim $600 million under the federal government's forced to spending cuts. the faa decides to shut down a tower, it will close on april the seventh. >> we will be right back. >> you are watching kron 4 urs 24/7 bay area news channel. i am james fletcher. here are the top stories. >> a preschool teacher is now formally charged with giving sleeping pills to children in her care. 59 year-old, deborah gratz , is facing five counts of attempted child endangerment for putting the sleeping a its "sominex " into her for putting the sleeping a its "somin♪ yeeeowwww!r hot mess hot mess hot mess ♪ ♪ your'e a hot kind of love you set me on fire you spice up my night feed my every desire ♪ jack's one hit wonder is now a burger. the hot mess is loaded with spicy jalapenos, onion rings and gooey pepper jack cheese. ♪ your'e a-a hot mess and that's how i met your mom. ♪ hot mess the d.a. says, that morgan triplet, is charged with giving false information to police. she will be arraigned next week in the santa cruz county superior court. >> police are still
if this is all part of a plan to trim $600 million under the federal government's forced to spending cuts. the faa decides to shut down a tower, it will close on april the seventh. >> we will be right back. >> you are watching kron 4 urs 24/7 bay area news channel. i am james fletcher. here are the top stories. >> a preschool teacher is now formally charged with giving sleeping pills to children in her care. 59 year-old, deborah gratz , is facing five counts of attempted child...
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really about the role of government. we of the national immigration law center do believe the government has a very important role, both the federal and state governments, to protect its citizens and to help individuals have the tools that they need and have the economic opportunities they need to be able to contribute back to the community and society. host: want to go now to florida on the republican line. good morning. caller: good morning. thank you for taking my call. recently my grandson turned 18 years old, and i talked to him about registering for selective service. he did. i got him the information from the post office first. i just want to throw this out for everyone's information. who must register for the draft? citizens immigrants, document and undocumented, residing in the u.s. and territories must register of their age 18-25. that is within three months of their 18th birthday. then the next thing is, what happens if i did not register? not registering is a felony. young men and prosecuted and convicted of
really about the role of government. we of the national immigration law center do believe the government has a very important role, both the federal and state governments, to protect its citizens and to help individuals have the tools that they need and have the economic opportunities they need to be able to contribute back to the community and society. host: want to go now to florida on the republican line. good morning. caller: good morning. thank you for taking my call. recently my grandson...
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mohamed morsi wins every government with one exception. 18 the government -- the tiny government. it -- you see a lot of vulnerability for the islamists, in this case, in the delta. -- where morsi represented that government. won by pretty big margins in the delta by more than 10 percentage points in four of those five governments. alsosecular candidates tend to do well in the red sea area, but i don't want to concentrate on those. we are talking about less than one percent. the story emerging is that islamists are doing really well in upper egypt, non-islamist are doing well in the metropolitan areas in the north, cairo and alexandria, and there are surprising opposition to the islamists emerging in the delta. i'm going to move on to the constitutional referendum, and the reason why i lead with this, this is the first chronologically. the first vote that took place after the revolution. we should look at it with some degree of caution in terms of what it says about not annals lists and islamists -- non- islamists and islamists. that said, it is a decent proxy indicator, he cause
mohamed morsi wins every government with one exception. 18 the government -- the tiny government. it -- you see a lot of vulnerability for the islamists, in this case, in the delta. -- where morsi represented that government. won by pretty big margins in the delta by more than 10 percentage points in four of those five governments. alsosecular candidates tend to do well in the red sea area, but i don't want to concentrate on those. we are talking about less than one percent. the story emerging...
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the end create its own government so now texas switched over to the system they would have their own currencies so i know this is talking like a long shot but if this were to happen to end the state of texas could that possibly make it more make it possible for texas to operate on its own well i'll tell you what liz it's your real long shot i doubt it's ever going to happen but if things get bad enough under obama in the next four years it becomes a little bit less of a long shot you never know how they actually back up that threat with actually doing something about it it will be a net loss for america the second biggest economy in the united states of america and in my book the ultimate obama survival guide i actually quote an expert about moving out of united states because taxes are so high the economy is collapsing and declining and that experts said you know what i don't think you really have to move out of united states you could just move to the greatest country in the united states it's called texas oh i think there's a lot of people out there starting to feel like texas spo
the end create its own government so now texas switched over to the system they would have their own currencies so i know this is talking like a long shot but if this were to happen to end the state of texas could that possibly make it more make it possible for texas to operate on its own well i'll tell you what liz it's your real long shot i doubt it's ever going to happen but if things get bad enough under obama in the next four years it becomes a little bit less of a long shot you never know...
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can you get a government job if you hold this position that is suddenly declared bigotry? it would be very contentious and divisive process. i agree that it might well play out in a very different way in the role it has played out. >> audience, next chance for questions. >> wow. >> let me get this out there. whalen, get the sense from seeing the amount of young people in the room that he may be in the minority, just guessing. i am glad you here. young people do not see what is the issue. that said some people may even say what is the big deal about getting married but that is another radical thing i will i get into. >> we'll have 10 minutes. >> you talked a lot about tradition and a radical notion. how does this relate to the loving versus virginia? my question is for paul smith. what is the primary purpose of the petrol government incentivizing marriage in the first place for anyone? if same-sex couples can show they're able to fulfil the purpose, what a special or unique about same-sex relationships that should preclude the federal government from incentivizing any and e
can you get a government job if you hold this position that is suddenly declared bigotry? it would be very contentious and divisive process. i agree that it might well play out in a very different way in the role it has played out. >> audience, next chance for questions. >> wow. >> let me get this out there. whalen, get the sense from seeing the amount of young people in the room that he may be in the minority, just guessing. i am glad you here. young people do not see what is...
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a base spokesperson says that the government along with two victims has died. no names have been released, but authorities said the gunman was a staff member at office. the two victims were also marines. the base was put on a lot down, but that has since been lifted. >> this morning we are continuing to monitor the school threat that was made against the san mateo high school the force police to increase patrols near campus. the threat posted on the internet earlier this week. mentioned thursday is a date. kron4 will tran is live at aragon high school and tells us why police are still there. >> they're not certain whether or not it will be turned off. they will continue to patrol this area. they're not just relying on the police if they are also having security on campus over nice enough and does not happen before the students arrive. here is video of the scene from yesterday and reportedly have a the students were kept home by their parents because they were so concerned. in the meantime, investigators came and talked with the administrators and the students t
a base spokesperson says that the government along with two victims has died. no names have been released, but authorities said the gunman was a staff member at office. the two victims were also marines. the base was put on a lot down, but that has since been lifted. >> this morning we are continuing to monitor the school threat that was made against the san mateo high school the force police to increase patrols near campus. the threat posted on the internet earlier this week. mentioned...
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is probably the one agency in the government that gets the most pressure. that may have something to do with this. >> warner: very briefly there are something like 4500 workplace deaths a year in this country. this is a relatively small amount. what motivated you to spend months and months on this? >> well, because what happens with workers dying in grain happens with workers who die in every other workplace. fines are routinely cut. it's very rare to have a prosecution in these cases. in fact, federal law is really weak. you can kill a worker through your negligence and the most you'll get is six months in jail and it's a misdemeanor, federal prosecutors don't want to take cases like that. it's much more serious if you kill an endangered species in this country. it's a felony with more serious jail time. if you poison a stream and you don't even kill anybody, you can get more jail time and it's a felony. workers don't get the protection of the law. what happens in grain bins is really indicative of what happens in all kinds of workplaces. >> warner: howard
is probably the one agency in the government that gets the most pressure. that may have something to do with this. >> warner: very briefly there are something like 4500 workplace deaths a year in this country. this is a relatively small amount. what motivated you to spend months and months on this? >> well, because what happens with workers dying in grain happens with workers who die in every other workplace. fines are routinely cut. it's very rare to have a prosecution in these...
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and the federal government. the absurdity in a state capital, that we did not have a budget for three years, yet here in washington the senate did not pass a budget for three years and the president just not serious about what americans think is the biggest problem of that country. they do not even have a budget for three years? state government, closer to the people, has to get things done. i used to tell trent lott, the difference between governors and senators is senators talk about doing things and governors do things. there's a lot of truth to democrat governors as well. their party is so committed to washington that you do not see many of these governors who are willing to talk the way republican governors are about how we do a better job at the state level. there's much more bipartisanship. i like to think i had a relative success will governorship, but eight of my eight years of governor, i have a democrat house majority, and seven of my years, i had a democrat senate majority. we did not let that stop u
and the federal government. the absurdity in a state capital, that we did not have a budget for three years, yet here in washington the senate did not pass a budget for three years and the president just not serious about what americans think is the biggest problem of that country. they do not even have a budget for three years? state government, closer to the people, has to get things done. i used to tell trent lott, the difference between governors and senators is senators talk about doing...
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as i've said many times, lower spending and limited government, including government jobs, is good for the private economy. that is the real engine of the economic prosperity. >>> plus the supreme court this week will hear two important cases concerning same sex marriage. shouldn't the black robe masters leave the important social decisions to the states and their democratically elected legislatures or referenda? let the people decide. "the kudlow report" begins right now. >>> first up, in recent weeks, he's become a conservative super hero icon. that following his triumphant speeches at the national prayer service and the cpac political conference. dr. ben carson has a message to roll back obama care, deal with the crushing national debt, and even a bib llically based call r a flat tax. that's what i love. is he the conservative that can save the gop? here is the aforementioned dr. ben carson. director of the pediatric division at john hopkins university. and with us this hour, cnbc contributors keith boykin. as always, dr. carson, great to see you. i'm reading one of many articles th
as i've said many times, lower spending and limited government, including government jobs, is good for the private economy. that is the real engine of the economic prosperity. >>> plus the supreme court this week will hear two important cases concerning same sex marriage. shouldn't the black robe masters leave the important social decisions to the states and their democratically elected legislatures or referenda? let the people decide. "the kudlow report" begins right now....
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what if we, as a federal government, were to say, you know what? we're going to take away your tax-free status unless you use some of that endowment to either reduce your tuition and room and board costs for your students, or help them directly with those costs. what about that, reverend? >> it is schools like harvard and yale, once you get in, many schools take their endowment for the investment portfolio and the purpose for having a bigger endowment is to keep college tuition low and i think that those were certain limits should have to pay more for taxes or invest in students to have more money for more investments and building is is a factor. i think that president obama we went-- exploiting students in this way would lose federal moneys and that's the way it should be. >> gregg: you showed me a moment ago your report and i'll show you mine. center for college activity and productivity. he found that universities, for example, like harvard could actually eliminate all tuition, all room and board for all of their students without ever dissipatin
what if we, as a federal government, were to say, you know what? we're going to take away your tax-free status unless you use some of that endowment to either reduce your tuition and room and board costs for your students, or help them directly with those costs. what about that, reverend? >> it is schools like harvard and yale, once you get in, many schools take their endowment for the investment portfolio and the purpose for having a bigger endowment is to keep college tuition low and i...